Dangerously Unusual novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6

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Saturday finally reached. Shania and Kate, two other friends of mine came over and we helped each other to make up and arrange our hair. By the time we put our robes over our gowns, we were beautiful and ready to go.

The campus was crowded! Parents, friends, and relations had come from far and near to see their loved ones graduate. Even my parents had traveled from Chicago to come to join in my joy. I was so happy. I was soon to be an independent girl. Or rather, young woman.

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We went to the grand field and took our seats with the other graduates. I looked around and spotted my parents. I smiled at them and they smiled back. The day was gonna be an unforgettable one.

The ceremony began. Speeches were made by important personalities present. The Vice Chancellor made a speech too and soon it was time to give our certificates and diplomas. There was happiness. The vice called us one by one while the Chancellor gave certificates and took pictures with each student.

Anytime a classmate was called, we would clap and cheer.

"Next up, Kloe Meave Bakari!"

We screamed and cheered her. Kloe was smiling like never before, as she got up from her seat. She was elegant and beautiful. We happily watched as she climbed up to the stage. She got her diploma and smiled at the crowd. We cheered again. She then took a picture with the Chancellor before leaving the stage.

Two more people were called before me.

"....Donnica Smith!"

What I'd been waiting for! There were loud cheers and screams for me. My eyes watered in joy. Finally! My hard work had paid for. I got on the stage and collected my diploma.

I waved to my parents and friends who cheered and clapped for me. A picture of the Chancellor and I was taken before I left the stage.

Soon, the ceremony was over and we went for the second session of the ceremony, where we ate, drank, and danced all night.

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I ran to my parents and hugged them tightly.

"Oh, my darling. We're so proud of you!" my dad said happily.

"Thank you, daddy!"

"We love you, dear." my mom added and I hugged them again.

I spent enough time with them because they had to travel back to Chicago by nine pm. And they did. I was still happy they'd made it through. I spent the last hours of my happy night in the company of my classmates.

I was a graduate! Finally!

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That same night, in our room, Kloe and I chatted and laughed. I was in the kitchen washing dishes and she was in the living room.

"Can you believe it, Kloe?"

"What??"

"Derrin asked me out on a date today!!!"